Donald Leistikow Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Donald Leistikow of Decorah, Iowa, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 26, 2026 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Leistikow and Minnie Leistikow; his wife Joanne Dolash (Ness); his son Randy (Joanne); and his siblings, Norman Leistikow and Joanne Groettum.
He is survived by: his children, Michael Leistikow (Kathy) and Vickie Curtin; his stepdaughters, Rhonda Powell (Brad), Cathy Kuehner (Randy) and Linda Blodgett (Peter); his grandchildren, Nathan Leistikow (Tracy), Erin Vercande (Dustin), Ben Kruse, Adam Kruse (Ashley), Ross Powell, Dane Powell (Samantha), Hannah Humpal (Jordan), Evan Blodgett (Madison) and Jared Blodgett (Courtney); his great grandchildren, Ella, Clair, Carver, Sawyer, Cashton, Ryder, Blaze, Liam, Levi, Annie, Rhett and Heath; his sisters, Carole Evenrud (Loren), Mary Casterton (Charles) and Doris Patterson (Randy); his sister-in-law Martha Leistikow; and his close friend Linda Hjelmeland.
